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Russian Church of Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow and St. Nicholas, Menton

Церковь иконы Божией Матери «Всех скорбящих Радость» и Николая Чудотворца (Ментона)

FranceМентона1892Public buildings

A church attached to the 'Russian House' of the Russian Benevolent Society of Menton, which was under the patronage of Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna. Founded on 17 June 1892 and consecrated on 6 December 1892, it was built to the plans and under the direction of architect Hans-Georg Tersling in the style of 17th-century Russian churches. The parish became independent in 1903 and now belongs to the Western European Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.

Храм при «Русском доме» Русского Ментонского благотворительного общества, состоявшего под покровительством великой герцогини Анастасии Михайловны. Заложен 17 июня 1892 года и освящён 6 декабря 1892 года; построен по плану и под руководством архитектора Ганса-Георга Терслинга в стиле русских церквей XVII века. С 1903 года приход самостоятельный; ныне относится к Западно-Европейской епархии Русской православной церкви заграницей.

Property abroad

EraChurch

FunctionChurch

Present ownerParish of the Western European Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (maintenance supported by the St. Anastasia association)

Acquisitionbuilt, 1892

StatusIn use

As of2016-11

On 18 November 2016 Archbishop Michael of Geneva, in the presence of the town's mayor, blessed the church façade after a restoration carried out with the St. Anastasia association and the French authorities.